This course is the study of visual communication through the use of letterforms from historical tradition to contemporary experimental rebellion. Students will gain an understanding of typography as a means for expressive visual communication. This will include a history of alphabets, writing, printing, classic typographic theories and modern typographic art; explorations in issues of decoration and clouding vs. clarity and illegibility; visual impact and composition; text across multiple pages; and incorporating images and color with text. Open to all students university-wide. No prerequisites.

Recommended Preparation: FA 203: Digital Tools for Design